Md. Code Regs. 11.14.08.11 - General Requirements for Inspection and Preparation for Inspection

A. Emissions Related Recall. An inspector shall reject from inspection a vehicle which has not had repairs performed as required by an emissions-related recall notice, as specified in Regulation .05C of this chapter.

B. Vehicle Preparation.

(1) Before vehicle inspection, the inspector shall visually check the vehicle for a condition which has potential to cause injury, damage the inspection station or the test equipment, or invalidate the inspection, including, but not limited to:

(a) Overheating;

(b) Leaks of coolant, oil, or fuel;

(c) Visible tailpipe emissions other than steam; or

(d) A missing, damaged, or leaking exhaust system.

(2) If an unsafe condition or an exhaust leak is found, the inspector shall reject the vehicle from testing. If an unsafe condition develops during a test, the inspector shall abort the inspection.

(3) The inspector shall ensure that all vehicle accessories are turned off.

Notes

Md. Code Regs. 11.14.08.11

Regulations .11 amended effective September 26, 1983 (10:19 Md. R. 1691)
Regulations .11 repealed effective June 26, 1989 (16:10 Md. R. 1110)
Regulations .11 adopted effective June 26, 1989 (16:10 Md. R. 1110)
Regulations .11 adopted effective January 2, 1995 (21:26 Md. R. 2189)
Regulation .11-1 adopted effective December 16, 1996 (23:25 Md. R. 1785); amended and recodified from .10 effective 50:1 Md. R. 8, eff. 1/23/2023